Song: Lindy Hop
Artist: Lil ArmstrongDid you know that Louis Armstrong's wife was also a fantastic bandleader? Shannon found this song and I'd never heard it before. Listen to those lyrics! Too fun! ...
Song: Dinah
Artist: Sly BlueRegular visitors to Toronto, these super fun musicians play rock and roll as well as swing, and they embody our love of the vintage revival! - Don't miss them when they come back to Toronto on October 24th for their CD release party!
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Song: Savoy
Artist: Lucky MillinderThis one goes out to one of our wonderful Worker Bees, Andrew! He had this song stuck in his head last week and was trying to track down a version of it. It's pretty darn catchy, that's for sure. ...
It's hard to believe that I hadn't been to Herräng in 5 years. Time sure does fly when you're leaving your day job, getting married, moving to a new city, etc. But I finally got back to the Herräng Dance Camp for a little more than 2 weeks this year and was able to catch the 30 year anniversary ...
Song: C Jam BluesArtist: Duke EllingtonHere's a classic song to add to your collection. This version is a nice moderate tempo. Note that this is a 12 bar blues, so there are 6 8counts to the phrase instead of 4. ...
Song: The Things We Did Last SummerArtist: Nancy WilsonI have fond memories of this song being played a lot by Mattias & Åsa my first year at the Herrang Dance Camp. And now, not only am I heading back to Herrang this summer but Åsa will be here this fall! Enjoy the tune... I am right now! ...
Song: Since I Fell For YouArtist: Dinah WashingtonThe Summertime Blues is coming up on Thursdays in July and August and I'm getting in the mood listening to my Blues music collection. Here's a soulful tune with a great groove. ...
SONG OF THE WEEKSong: Love is Here to StayArtist: Louis Armstrong & Ella FitzgeraldThis is a shout out to two lovely Bees' Knees dancers who have recently become engaged! John and Mary picked this song for their first dance at their wedding. A marvelous choice, in my opinion. Congratulations to ...